Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Module

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 10

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Front Door Module

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the front door glass.

    (Refer to Front Door - Front Door Window Glass)

  2. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the outside rear view mirror cover (A).

  3. Disconnect the outside mirror connector (A) and remove the mounting clip.

  4. Release the lock pin in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the front door main wiring connector (A).

  5. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  6. Disconnect the front door lock connectors (A).

  7. Disconnect the connectors and the front door module wiring harness.

  8. Remove the front speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - Speakers)

  9. Remove the front power window motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - Power Window Motor)

  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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